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Tuesday, July 31PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Computer Group announces its participation in Microsoft Across America, a nationwide technology road show coming to the Seacoast that gives small businesses hands-on experience with the latest technology. PCG will host small businesses in live, half-day, state-of-the-art, interactive technology seminars aboard the Microsoft bus at PCG headquarters, 30 Mirona Road, Portsmouth. Interested companies can contact Sasha at 431-4121 for an appointment. The PCG & Microsoft Across America seminars will address issues such as productivity and technology cost challenges that confront New England small businesses. On the bus, attendees will learn hands-on technology solutions that are designed to help small businesses make smart technology decisions and drive productivity, profitability and growth. More information about Microsoft Across America, including the tour schedule and event registration, is available at www.microsoft.com/acrossamerica.Wednesday, Aug. 1HAMPTON — The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce presents “Chamber Connection: A Daytime Networking Event” from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the chamber office, One Lafayette Road. This event is specifically geared for straightforward networking in a casual setting. There will be an opportunity to introduce your business to others and build your contacts. Mark W. Emmith, of Emmith Business Solutions, is the featured speaker. Attendance is currently limited to 25 Hampton Area Chamber members, by reservation only. There is no charge. Call Katie Curran at 926-8718, ext. 104, or via e-mail, katie@hamptonchamber.com to secure a spot.Thursday, Aug. 2PORTSMOUTH — The eCoast Technology Roundtable and sponsors invite the region’s high-tech community to join them for the seventh annual eCruise from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. aboard the Isles of Shoals Steamship Co.’s M/V Thomas Laighton. Join the eCoast and other New Hampshire technology organizations for an evening of networking. Organizations invited to this year’s cruise include the New Hampshire High Tech Council, the New Hampshire Bio Tech Council and the New Hampshire Software Association. Boarding will start around 5 p.m., so come early. The ship will sail promptly at 5:25 p.m. Cost for the cruise is $20 per person, and parking will available at the dock until 7:30 p.m. for $4. Those interested in eCruising may secure their seat by registering online at www.portsmouthchamber.org/ecruise2007.cfm. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. The cruise is a special event of the monthly eBrew, hosted by the Roundtable, which brings the region’s technology community together for networking in a social setting each month. Those interested in sponsoring the event or providing door prizes may contact Ginny Griffith, the chamber’s business development manager, at 610-5514 or ggriffith@portsmouthchamber.org.Monday, Aug. 13MANCHESTER — The Grant Institute’s Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop will be held from, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 13-15, at Southern New Hampshire University’s Manchester campus. Interested development professionals, researchers, faculty and graduate students should register as soon as possible as demand means seats fill up quickly. All participants will receive certification in professional grant writing from the institute. For more information, call (888) 824-4424 or visit The Grant Institute at www.thegrantinstitute.com. The Grant Institute’s Grants 101 course is an intensive and detailed introduction to the process, structure and skill of professional proposal writing. Participants will learn the entire proposal-writing process and complete the course with a solid understanding of not only the ideal proposal structure, but an understanding of the essential factors that determine whether a program gets funded. The course is designed for both the beginner looking for a thorough introduction and the intermediate looking for a refresher course that will strengthen his/her grant-acquisition skills. The cost is $597, which includes all materials and certificates.Wednesday, Aug. 22EXETER — Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be hosted by the Exeter Golf Course from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The golf course is located at 58 Jady Hill Road. Bring plenty of business cards to exchange. For more information, call 772-2411 or visit www.exeterarea.org.

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